When it comes to industrial hose applications, failure is not an option. Whether you’re dealing with potable water, wastewater, or even crude oil and oil products, just one leak or failure in your hose connection system can result in thousands of dollars in damage, repairs, and financial loss. There’s also the very real risk of injury to employees, especially in high-pressure hose applications.
This begs the question, are your setting your hose connections up for success — or are they destined for failure? One of the biggest ways to mitigate risk is to invest in the right equipment from the start. That’s why Wolf Creek recommends true Genuine Bauer fittings for the best, most reliable HK coupling system.
True Genuine Bauer: Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
Since it was developed in 1947, several attempts have been made to copy the best-selling Genuine Bauer HK quick coupling fittings. However, none of the reproductions have reached the reliability of the original. Why? It comes down to Genuine Bauer’s superior design, outstanding quality, and undeniable ease of use.
If you’re deciding between True Genuine Bauer fittings and ‘B-type’ imitations, the choice is clear. Here are four reasons to trust True Genuine Bauer for all your hose connection needs:
Connections You Can Count On
One of the biggest differences between True Genuine Bauer and generic ‘B-type’ fittings is the design of the locking system. Imitation fittings often come with a removable locking pin, creating a connection that could unintentionally open under pressure or if installed incorrectly.
Generic fittings use rivets to hold the lever arms onto the ring. Since there isn’t a square nose design to the lever, they can easily come open.
The Genuine Bauer levers are held to the ring by welded straps. These straps do not wear out or stretch, ensuring longer life and a stronger connection
Genuine Bauer fittings feature an innovative, permanently welded-on strap that holds the “bull-nose lever” onto the ring. This creates a dimensionally stable, leak-proof connection you can count on time after time.
High-Quality Steel Construction
Genuine Bauer fittings are produced from high-grade, high-tensile steel exclusively in Austria. The steel fittings are hot dip galvanized and abrasion-resistant, providing unmatched durability and longevity. On the other hand, imitation fittings made from lower-quality materials will feel lighter and flimsier than Genuine Bauer fittings.
Ideal for Difficult Site Conditions
Unlike imitation couplers, Genuine Bauer fittings allow for up to 30° of articulation in any direction on the coupling joint — all while remaining airtight and pressure-tight. This level of flexibility is a significant advantage, especially if the ground on your job site is uneven or curved. With other types of fittings, you might find yourself spending time painstakingly rearranging pipes to line up perfectly with the coupler.
Genuine Bauer fittings are also designed to meet extremely high safety standards, with the ability to withstand high heat, pressure, suction, and tensile stresses. If you’re prepping for harsh and rugged site conditions, don’t settle for anything less than the best!
Quick and Easy to Install
Because there are no loose parts, Genuine Bauer fittings can be installed quickly and easily, even in the dark. The same can’t be said for imitation ‘B-type’ fittings that require the extra step of a locking pin. Though Genuine Bauer fittings can be installed without tools, Wolf Creek’s purpose-built Warhammer multi-closing tool makes it even easier to connect Genuine Bauer fittings and reduce the risk of injury on the job site.
Where to Find Genuine Bauer Hose Fittings
Remember, if your hose fitting doesn’t have “BAUER” stamped on the handle, you’ve got an imitation product on your hands. Don’t risk it — trust the industry’s best fitting with your toughest jobs.
With one of the largest inventories of true Genuine Bauer fittings in North America, Wolf Creek Portable Piping is your source for dependable hose connector sets. Fabricated using Genuine Bauer parts, our hose connectors come in 4-, 6-, and 8-inch sizes and have three hose beads along the shank, making them longer than our competitors.
We know Genuine Bauer offers the industry’s best fitting, but don’t just take our word for it! See what one of our customers has to say about Wolf Creek’s Genuine Bauer products:
“Why is it important to use Wolf Creek Products with Authentic Bauer Ends (ABE) for all connections? Wolf Creek Products (ABE) are consistent in the manufacturing of their balls and socket ends. Other manufacturers are not.
Buyer beware, the knockoffs are just that, a knockoff. The money you save by buying a cheaper product will cost you more in the end dealing with customer complaints and failures.”
— Carroll Hunnewell, Principal, CPump Consulting, LLC
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